Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming feature I Play Rocky has added Stephan James to its cast. The Golden Globe–nominated actor will portray Carl Weathers, who famously played Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise. The film, directed by Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly (Green Book), explores the making of Sylvester Stallone’s 1976 underdog classic Rocky, which went…
Toni Braxton has already conquered the music world with her soulful ballads and chart-topping hits, but now she’s bringing her music to life on screen in an unexpected way. Lifetime has announced that the Grammy-winning singer will star in a series of original movies inspired by her most iconic songs — turning her lyrics of heartbreak,…
ln a shocking and heartbreaking turn of events, Joshua Allen — the charismatic dancer who won Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance — has died at age 36 after being struck by a train near his hometown in Texas. Circumstances of the Accident According to reports, authorities responded to railroad tracks in south Fort Worth, Texas,…
Nearly two decades after its final broadcast, the beloved children’s literacy series Reading Rainbow is returning — this time with a digital-first format and a new host poised to inspire the next generation of readers. The revival will be led by Mychal Threets, the California librarian and social media personality affectionately known as Mychal the…
The gospel music community is mourning the loss of Vanessa Brown Knowles, the legendary vocalist and founding member of the award-winning quartet The Brown Singers, who tragically passed away at the age of 63. Knowles, remembered for her powerful and soulful quartet voice, died on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in a multi-vehicle crash on I-55…
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson is reportedly wanted by police after an incident involving his dogs left a neighbor’s pet dead, according to sources close to the situation. Authorities say the altercation happened earlier this week when Gibson’s dogs allegedly got loose and attacked a neighbor’s smaller dog. Despite efforts to intervene, the pet did…
HAVANA — Assata Shakur, the former Black Liberation Army member, author, and activist who spent more than four decades in exile in Cuba, has died at the age of 78. Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed her passing on September 25, citing health conditions related to her advanced age. Born JoAnne Chesimard, Shakur emerged as…
A Colorado jury has awarded $205 million to the family of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos, who died in 2021 after falling from an amusement park ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Wongel was visiting the popular mountain-top attraction with her family on September 5, 2021, when she boarded the Haunted Mine Drop, a vertical-plunge ride designed to lower passengers more…
Rihanna has officially welcomed her third child with partner A$AP Rocky, and this time it’s a baby girl. The global superstar confirmed the news on social media, sharing a heartfelt post that revealed both the arrival and the name of her daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, who was born on September 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. In the post, Rihanna…
Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson has died at the age of 45. Authorities in Florida confirmed his passing early Tuesday morning, with investigators saying preliminary findings indicate death by suicide. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) told CNN there were no signs of foul play, though the case remains under investigation. Reports suggest Johnson…
